Officers from the Joint Traffic Task Force today inspected the remainder of a truck fleet, after one of the company’s tipper and dog combination was fined for entering the Galston Gorge last week, NSW Police say.
About 9.10am on Friday (13 October 2017), a tipper and dog combination allegedly entered the Galston Gorge on Galston Road, which has a length restriction of 7.5 metres.
The tipper was later intercepted and directed to the Penrith Heavy Vehicle inspection station, where the driver, a 44-year-old man, was issued an infringement notice for $2270 and six points for disobeying signage on the Galston Gorge.
The tipper and dog was inspected, and a number of notices were issued to the owner for a range of defects, including defective brakes and defective seatbelts. The owner was issued $2592 in fines.
yesterday, after the owner was issued a notice, he produced two trucks - the remainder of his fleet - to Wetherill Park Heavy Vehicle inspection station where officers from the Joint Traffic Task Force inspected them.
One prime mover with trailer was issued a defect notice for having a speed limiter capable of doing 106 km/h. Another prime mover with trailer was issued notices for minor defects.
Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy of the state's Traffic & Highway Patrol Command said three heavy vehicles entered Galston Gorge last week.
"There are numerous warning signs on the Hornsby Heights and Galston ends of the Gorge, which drivers have been choosing to ignore.
"There are no excuses for heavy vehicle drivers ignoring signs when surrounding communities are put at risk.
"The companies involved not only run the risk of having registrations suspended, they can also expect to have their fleets inspected and notices issued if their trucks are not up to scratch," Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
